Ibrahimovic also went on to discuss his former club's chances in the Champions League ahead of their clash with Arsenal.

"I think the team is very strong. They have bought some new players but their philosophy is the same, to win everything and push for the Champions League," he said.

"But, if you could do this [snaps fingers] and win the Champions League, then everybody would win it. That is not the way it works. You need to work hard, it takes time and you need to have patience. Then the thing comes by itself. But lets see, that is another problem and it is not my problem!"